#112 - Mapping Cannabis Patents, Power, And The Coming Wave Of Lawsuits w/ Dr. Ruth Fisher

We explore how local elections shape cannabis policy on the ground, then dive into the real map of cannabis patents with Dr. Ruth Fisher. She explains who holds the IP, why enforcement is scarce for now, and how one big verdict could change the industry overnight.• grounding in stoicism and local civic action• breaking news on recalls and lawsuits in New York and Florida• Dr. Ruth Fisher on 10,000+ cannabis patents and prior art• global patent holders across pharma, tobacco, academia, and government• patent thickets versus single filings and why enforcement is rare• plant patents, phenotype variation, and proof of similarity• synthetics, biomanufacturing with yeast, and conversion patents• damages explained: royalties versus lost profits and documentation• delivery tech surge, including emulsions and beverages• optimism for innovation, concern over fragmented regulation• case for descheduling and one coherent frameworkGet The Medical Cannabis Primer at medicalcannabisprimer.com or on Amazon. Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn.“If you've enjoyed this episode, please drop a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.”Have a question for us? Send us a text. We may answer it in the next show!--High Spirits is brought to you by Vertosa and Wolf Meyer.Your hosts are Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein.Follow High Spirits on LinkedIn. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to have us cover? Visit our website www.highspiritspod.com and listen to all of our past shows.THANK YOU to our audience. Your engagement encourages us to keep bringing you these thought-provoking conversations. Remember to always stay curious, stay informed, and most importantly, keep your spirits high.